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  • Three Men Who Died in Two Separate North County Car Crashes Identified

    City News Service|Updated Jul 15, 2021

    SAN DIEGO - Authorities today released the names of three men who died over the past week in unrelated traffic accidents in northern San Diego County. The first crash occurred last weekend in Fallbrook, claiming the lives of Andrew Caldera of Escondido and Noah Granado of Temecula, both 21, according to the county Medical Examiner's Office. Early Saturday morning, the two friends dropped off a woman in Murrieta, then headed south into the San Diego area in a Toyota sedan drive... Full story

  • Larry Elder Enters California Governor Race

    SHAKHZOD YULDOSHBOEV, CONTRIBUTOR|Updated Jul 13, 2021

    Conservative radio host Larry Elder announced Monday that he will be running for governor of California in the recall election scheduled for Sep. 14. Elder tweeted the link to his campaign website, adding the hashtag #WeveGotAStateToSave. "I'm running for Governor because the decline of California isn't the fault of its people. Our government is what's ruining the Golden State," the front page of the website reads. "Our schools are closed to both students and their parents.... Full story

  • "Mostly skeletal remains" found in Fallbrook

    Village News staff|Updated Jul 12, 2021

    Sunday, July 11, about 4 pm the San Diego Sheriff's homicide department, the San Diego Medical Examiner, a forensic anthropologist and Fallbrook Sheriff's deputies responded to the report of a citizen that there was a dead body at or near a pond in Fallbrook. The pond was near Del Valle and Highland Oaks. According to San Diego County Lt. Thomas Seiver in homicide, the cause and manner of death are unknown. "We don't have any suspicion of foul play at this time. We were there... Full story

  • Father Joe Carroll Dies at 80; Legendary Priest Helped SD Homeless

    Village Staff|Updated Jul 11, 2021

    SAN DIEGO - Father Joe Carroll, the legendary San Diego priest who built a nationally known nonprofit organization to help the homeless, died at the age of 80 after a battle with diabetes, Father Joe's Villages said today. Carroll died Saturday morning at his home, surrounded by friends and family, according to the homeless organization that was named in his honor. ``Father Joe was a constant source of inspiration, hope and light,'' said Deacon Jim Vargas, president and CEO of Father Joe's Villages during a Sunday afternoon... Full story

  • Warriors reach softball playoffs

    Joe Naiman, Village News Reporter|Updated Jul 10, 2021

    Fallbrook High School's 2021 softball season ended June 7 with a playoff loss against Sage Creek. The Warriors had a 2-16 regular-season record and lost all 10 Valley League games. The power rankings which are based on strength of schedule as well as win-loss record seeded Fallbrook 12th among Division IV teams, giving the Warriors their first playoff berth since 2014 and a first-round game at fifth-seeded Sage Creek. "There was a lot of growth that happened," said Fallbrook coach Lisa Stehle. "I'm pleased with the growth I...

  • EXCLUSIVE: Congressman Demands Answers On Facebook's 'Censorship Of Legitimate Content'

    MICHAEL GINSBERG AND HENRY RODGERS, The Daily Caller News Foundation|Updated Jul 10, 2021

    Republican Colorado Rep. Ken Buck is demanding that Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg explain the social media giant's censorship of content related to the COVID-19 lab-leak theory. "Facebook has had the embarrassing position of having to defend its censorship of legitimate content," Buck wrote in a Thursday letter, obtained exclusively by the Daily Caller. Buck referenced the alleged racism of the lab-leak theory, as well as a report claiming that Facebook and Instagram, are... Full story

  • Warriors 1-1 in girls water polo playoffs

    Joe Naiman, Village News Reporter|Updated Jul 10, 2021

    Fallbrook High School's girls water polo program reached the quarterfinals of the CIF Division I playoffs. The Warriors defeated West Hills in the first-round game June 8 at Rancho Bernardo High School before losing the June 12 quarterfinal at Granite Hills to Helix. The playoff results finalized Fallbrook's season record at 13-3 including a 5-0 performance in Valley League competition. "I was pleased how they did and how they performed and never gave up," said Fallbrook coach Sean Redmond. Fallbrook had the eighth seed in...

  • Masterlin third at CIF Open Championship Meet

    Joe Naiman, Village News Reporter|Updated Jul 10, 2021

    For Fallbrook High School junior Max Masterlin and freshman Sahara Khoury, the 2021 high school track and field season ended June 19 at the all-division CIF Open Championship Meet held at University City High School. Khoury took fifth place in the girls pole vault with a height of 8'6". Masterlin competed in the boys high jump and cleared 6'1" to take seventh place. "They did pretty well," said Fallbrook High Head Coach Marco Arias. The Valley League championship meet took...

  • Rahman named Sierra League player of the year

    Joe Naiman, Village News Reporter|Updated Jul 10, 2021

    The Sierra League basketball coaches chose Bonsall High School senior Billy Rahman as the league's player of the year. Rahman was also part of the all-league first team, as was Bonsall junior Emil Watkins. Bonsall junior Nate Valera was part of the all-league second team. "All three of them deserved it, especially Billy," said Bonsall coach Chuck Colletti. The Sierra League coaches did not have honorable mention selections. Five players were on the first team and five were on the second team. "We got three out of the 10,"...

  • Paris Dowden named Valley League girls water polo player of the year

    Joe Naiman, Village News Reporter|Updated Jul 10, 2021

    All seven starters on the 2020-21 Fallbrook High School girls water polo team were given all-league honors by the Valley League coaches, and Fallbrook senior Paris Dowden was named the league's player of the year. "I was shocked. I was really happy about it," Dowden said. "I was excited about Paris getting player of the year, and it was definitely well deserved for her," said Fallbrook coach Sean Redmond. "Just an overall player who can go anywhere in the field, which fits our offense very well." Dowden was joined on the...

  • Nylund fifth among D-III 300-meter hurdlers

    Joe Naiman, Village News Reporter|Updated Jul 10, 2021

    Bonsall High School Senior Henrik Nylund closed out his high school track and field career with a fifth-place finish in the boys 300-meter hurdles race at the CIF Division III championship meet June 12 at Valley Center High School. Nylund finished in 43.66 seconds, which set a personal record. "Henrik did great," said Bonsall High School Track and Field Coach Eric Hendy. The Frontier Conference finals were held May 27 at The O'Farrell Charter School. The league meet champion automatically earned a berth at the CIF San Diego...

  • San Diego International Airport granted federal funds for rehab project

    City News Service|Updated Jul 10, 2021

    SAN DIEGO – San Diego International Airport received a $16 million federal grant for noise mitigation measures. The U.S. Department of Transportation's Federal Aviation Administration is awarding more than $845 million in airport infrastructure grants nationwide. "We don't want to just build our airports back to the way things were before the pandemic," U.S. Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg said. "We want our airports to be better than ever – accessible to all, del...

  • Study: When and where do the most rental scams occur?

    Updated Jul 10, 2021

    Apartment Guide Editorial Team Most people think of summer as a time for vacation, but it's also a time when people are on the move more permanently. The kids are out of school, the weather's better and more apartments and homes are on the market, so it's convenient and attractive to relocate. It's also a time to beware of rental scams because so many people move. COVID already caused many people to make major moves last year, with workers leaving big cities for more rural areas during the pandemic's first six months thanks...

  • What are the tax consequences of selling a house?

    Updated Jul 10, 2021

    FALLBROOK – At Broadpoint Properties, we're in the business of managing and selling properties, particularly those in San Diego and Riverside counties. And, one of the most common questions that we get asked by sellers is this one: "What are the tax consequences of selling a house?" Now, please keep in mind that we are not accountants or tax professionals and we certainly cannot give anyone tax advice. Additionally, keeping in mind that each person's tax situation is d...

  • County adopts $7.23 billion budget

    Tracy DeFore, County of San Diego Communications Office|Updated Jul 10, 2021

    The San Diego County Board of Supervisors adopted a $7.23 billion revised budget for fiscal year 2021-22 after public deliberations on Tuesday, June 29. The adopted budget responds to voices in the community and follows a Framework for the Future that will fundamentally change county operations, with significant funding to address justice system reform, racial justice, health and environmental equity, homelessness and economic opportunity. “This is a budget that meets the needs of all our residents,” County Chief Adm...

  • County residents asked to take public safety power shutoff survey

    Donnie Ryan, County of San Diego Communications Office|Updated Jul 10, 2021

    The San Diego County Office of Emergency Services is asking all County residents to fill out a survey about the Public Safety Power Shutoff program. PSPS is a prevention program sponsored by San Diego Gas and Electric to reduce the potential for utility-related wildfires. SDG&E will temporarily shut off power to customers in specific areas when wind speed, vegetative moisture, temperature and humidity create a high risk for wildfires. Stakeholder and community feedback on PSPS is critical to advancing public safety...

  • County residents asked to take public safety power shutoff survey

    Donnie Ryan, County of San Diego Communications Office|Updated Jul 10, 2021

    The San Diego County Office of Emergency Services is asking all County residents to fill out a survey about the Public Safety Power Shutoff program. PSPS is a prevention program sponsored by San Diego Gas and Electric to reduce the potential for utility-related wildfires. SDG&E will temporarily shut off power to customers in specific areas when wind speed, vegetative moisture, temperature and humidity create a high risk for wildfires. Stakeholder and community feedback on PSPS is critical to advancing public safety...

  • SHERIFF'S LOG

    Updated Jul 10, 2021

    SHERIFF’S LOG May 18 800 block S. Main Ave. Arrest: Drunk in public: Alcohol, drugs, combo, or toluene June 10 2400 block Rainbow Valley Rd. Willful cruelty to a child, no GBI June 22 900 block E. Mission Rd. Arrest: Poss. controlled subs. paraphernalia June 23 800 block Olive Hill Ave. Arrest: Poss. narcotic controlled substance 4700 block Pala Rd. Arrest: Poss. controlled subs. paraphernalia June 24 800 block E. Alvarado St. Petty theft 500 block W. Aviation Rd. Burglary 400 block W. Clemmens Ln. Arrest: Battery: Spouse/ex-... Full story

  • Climate report encourages increased coordination to make resilient communities

    City News Service|Updated Jul 10, 2021

    SAN DIEGO – A team of experts recommend increased effort, coordination and engagement by San Diego agencies and researchers to build climate resilience with attention to disadvantaged communities that are particularly susceptible to climate change impacts, according to a report released July 1. The authors, representing the American Planning Association and Scripps Institution of Oceanography at UC San Diego, released “Collaborative Planning for Climate Resilience,'' that analyzed the planning needed to address climate cha...

  • Father of Two Boys Killed in Chula Vista House Fire Sues Property Owners

    City News Service|Updated Jul 9, 2021

    CHULA VISTA - The father of two young boys killed in a blaze that tore through a Chula Vista home is suing the property's owners for alleged negligence, claiming the residence was unsafe and improperly maintained. The lawsuit stems from the May 6 fire that killed Gabriel Ezra Suro, 5, and Joshua Malachi Suro, 4 at a two-story house on Coralwood Court. The boys were sleeping in a converted utility room on the home's first floor when the blaze ignited, according to the lawsuit. The boys' father, Jesus Suro, was also badly... Full story

  • Rescue traffic collision reported on SB 15 and SR 76

    Village News Staff|Updated Jul 9, 2021

    At 8:08 pm tonight, Friday, a traffic collision was reported to the CHP. North County Fire was on scene and rescued the driver from the Volvo which reportedly left the freeway and crashed into a tree on the SB 15 just north of SR 76. Apparently the Volvo hit another car before ultimately hitting the tree. The driver didn't appear to be injured and both vehicles were towed from the scene. The condition of the Volvo driver is unknown at this time. This is an early version story. More information will be reported as it becomes... Full story

  • Heat Wave Will Bring Scorching Temps to SD Mountains, Deserts This Weekend

    City News Service|Updated Jul 9, 2021

    SAN DIEGO - A summer heat wave will bring blazing temperatures to the San Diego-area mountains and deserts this weekend, the National Weather Service reported today. A strong high-pressure system over the Great Basin will continue to expand westward, ushering in the sweltering conditions through Monday in most of the county, according to meteorologists. An excessive-heat warning will run from 9 a.m. Saturday to 8 p.m. Monday in the local deserts, and a less urgent high-temperature advisory will be in effect until 8 p.m.... Full story

  • Independence Day Parade

    Village News Staff|Updated Jul 9, 2021

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